HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-14-25 Public Comment - J. Watson - Pride FlagFrom:Djwd1962
To:Bozeman Public Comment
Subject:[EXTERNAL]Pride Flag
Date:Monday, July 14, 2025 11:19:04 AM
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Dear City Commissioners,
I am unable to attend the meeting on July 15, 2025. As a 4th generation Montanan and
Bozemanite, here is my opinion and I believe it's worth reading. Thank you, Jean Watson
Treating people differently, better or worse, because of sexual orientation, religion,
race, etc., is a form discrimination. The Pride Flag does not represent the personal
beliefs of everyone in the Montana or Bozeman "community". Flying the Pride Flag
with the American Flag, State of Montana Flag and City of Bozeman Flag would be
blatantly disrespectful to anyone with different beliefs. Those who want the Pride
Flag flown on public property know this. Freedom belongs to everyone. No person or
group has the "Right" to use and manipulate the government to impose their personal
beliefs onto others publicly. WE are Americans. We do not agree on many issues,
but our strength is togetherness. That is not something which can be forced. The
Pride Flag is a passive aggressive visual piece of art, designed using bright rainbow
colors to garner attention and evoke positive, cheerful feelings. If the Pride Flag is
flown on government property, the City of Bozeman will need to install about one
MILLION more flag poles to properly represent the vast array of personal beliefs in
our "community," ensuring no person or group feels ostracized, and EVERYONE is
heard.
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